DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office continues to search for a 17-year-old wanted in connection to gang activity.
Thursday, DCSO conducted a search at 2649 Cedarwood Court in reference to two suspects involved in aggravated assault with a firearm.
While executing the warrant, DCSO SWAT team was looking for 17-year-old Jose Dehijar and 16-year-old Alejandro Dehijar, who were identified via a social media investigation.
DCSO said both boys are members of the “Young Chico Gang” and have previous criminal history for arrests on charges including burglary, theft and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Detectives arrested 16-year-old Alejandro at the home. He faces multiple charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, and robbery.
Police are still searching for 17-year-old Jose Dehijar and are asking the public for help.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Dehijar, please contact DCSO at 863-993-4700 or submit a tip anonymously to SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.
